Large Power Transformer (>100 MVA) in power Grid – Trends and Challenges
WMS IEEE PES/PELS in-person Presentation
TUESDAY February 03, 2026, at 6:30 – 7:45 PM
ALL MEMBERS, STUDENTS AND GUESTS INVITED
Speaker: Daniel Mutuku
“Large Power Transformer (>100 MVA) in the Grid – Trends and Challenges”
Topic: IEEE WMS PES/PELS Presentation
Time: February 03, 2026, 06:30 - 7:45 PM Eastern Time (US)
Place: KEN 342, Kennedy Hall of Engineering, GVSU
Doors open at 6:00 PM on the 3rd. Please join us in person.
Daniel Mutuku is a husband, father, leader, and a professional electrical engineer licensed in the state of Michigan. Daniel is a Senior Engineer at Consumers Energy where he leads a group of electrical engineers working on capital projects at Consumers Energy generating plants, on the west side of Michigan. His experience on power generation includes designing systems in solar plants, hydro plants, gas combustion plants, coal plants and pumped storage plants. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from Grand Valley State University and completed his MBA at WMU.
In this presentation, Dan will present Large Power Transformer (>100 MVA) in power grid in USA. He will review the uses of large power transformers, current U.S. manufacturers, challenges these manufacturers face, lead times, and strategies buyers can use to mitigate these challenges.
Please contact Dr. Rahman for parking information via rahmana@gvsu.edu .
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- 301 Fulton St W
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- United States 49504
- Building: Kennedy Hall of Engineering
- Room Number: KEN 342
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Please park your car at visitors' spot at GVSU Pew campus around Eberhard Center. Please contact Dr. Rahman for parking information/visitor pass via rahmana@gvsu.edu .
- Starts 14 January 2026 05:00 AM UTC
- Ends 03 February 2026 05:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Dan of Consumers Energy
Large Power Transformer (>100 MVA) in the Grid – Trends and Challenges
In this presentation, Dan will present Large Power Transformer (>100 MVA) in power grid in USA. He will review the uses of large power transformers, current U.S. manufacturers, challenges these manufacturers face, lead times, and strategies buyers can use to mitigate these challenges.
Biography:
Daniel Mutuku is a husband, father, leader, and a professional electrical engineer licensed in the state of Michigan. Daniel is a Senior Engineer at Consumers Energy where he leads a group of electrical engineers working on capital projects at Consumers Energy generating plants, on the west side of Michigan. His experience on power generation includes designing systems in solar plants, hydro plants, gas combustion plants, coal plants and pumped storage plants. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from Grand Valley State University and completed his MBA at Western Michigan University.
Agenda
6:00 - 6:30 Arrival
6:30 - 7:30 Presentation
7:30 - 7:45 Q/A